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Editor’s Corner demand, but the cash cost is astronomical. Irish Network Cleveland, the newly incorpo- rated Cleveland Irish Business Chamber of Commerce, will debur some sharp edges for those immigrants and descen- dants looking for a job or a friend; the rebirth of Cleveland They are not coming any has opened so many eyes once John O’Brien, Jr. more; this is a first – the first again, to all that Cleveland has time there will no longer be to offer; and the focus of This America is still an immigrant significant numbers of 1st Gen- is Cleveland has returned to its nation – I read a lot about the eration Irish in Cleveland; my roots, opening doors and dia- Irish American experience; I generation is the last First Gen- logues with people and entities love American and Irish history, eration. All of the Irish based that want to come here. PEL and the intriguing interlinks. I organizations I am involved Manufacturing is an Ireland see stark similarities between with are aware of it, lament it, based business that opened its the Irish and other immigrant are slow to respond to it, why? US Headquarters in Cleveland Italian, Croatian, Polish, His- Because we don’t know how; early this year. The crack in panic and other cultures. Faith it has never happened before. the dam starts with one drop. based, family centric, pick yourself up by the bootstraps, make your way, then reach a hand down and help another do the same – the power of multitudes and passionate belief in paying it forward. For the Irish in Cleveland, they went to the West Side Irish American Club first. It was where you went to begin the search for success: for a job, an apartment, to find friends and a spouse.

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Don’t cry wolf, cry the great Festivals and fairs, dance Craic in Cleveland, as aware- and Irish music schools and ness of an issue creates that first bands and Irish related busi- drop. My father and mother are nesses, feel the vacuum of immigrants, shall I not offer my replenishing Irish born blood hand to the next generation? in Cleveland; the volunteerism Slan, and active, physical support John that birthed, nurtured, grew Irish owned businesses and providers, and provided the backbone of the community, “Follow me where I go, and the city. In 400+ years of what I do and who I know; the Irish coming to America O’Bent Enterprises includes: post Columbus; not since St. www.twitter.com/jobjr Brendan the Navigator first www.facebook.com/ arrived in a currach in America OhioIrishAmericanNews in the 5th Century, 1000 years www.linkedin.com/in/ before Chris, has this happened. jobjr/ http://songsandsto- Cleveland Dance Schools ries.net/myblog/feed/ seem to be thriving and in high MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 3

Yup, an hour in the line but pled it, and filed it. They handed ers? There were so many guys we were finally in the door. me a big number and a pin to pin in drag it looked like a Jamie Living With That’s when I saw the corded it on my front. They directed me Farr/ Klinger convention. It was lines, like at a bank weaved around the corner and I thought people watching at its’ finest. Lardie back and forth, back and forth I would be doing my routine Five more hours: at 5 p.m., by Richard Lardie up to the front of a huge lobby but no. That is when we went they called my number to do at the McCormick Place. We into the room that we saw on TV. my audition. They rounded up got to the head of the line at The room with all the people 10 of us and we went down the Well, you can imagine Kay’s Noon. Three hours in line, but waiting to audition was jammed. hall to an area that had smaller Another Audition surprise when I told her she had it was interesting. People were It was ballroom sized, with meeting rooms filled with people gotten her wish. We were going singing and dancing and reciting chairs scattered everywhere. who were going to judge our act. Adventure to Chicago and we were going poetry and laughing etc. Mothers People in all kinds of make- They told us we would all go in My last story on the audition to be in that crazy room and at once and do our 90 seconds. revealed the craziness of my we were going to audition for We stood at the door and youth. My wife accuses me of not America’s Got Talent. You could at the last minute they an- being able to grow up. I am afraid have knocked me over when nounced that one of us was a this story may prove her right. she said she didn’t remember comedian and he was going In the spring of 2010 Kay and saying she wanted to do that. I to go in alone. They opened I were watching the only Reality reminded her of the conversation the door and pushed me in. show we watch, “America’s Got and she still didn’t remember (so Two women in their thirties Talent”. The program constantly much for meaningful conversa- sat there daring me to be funny. flashes to the waiting room for tion while we are both on our They asked my name and where I people that are auditioning. It is computers and watching TV). was from. We had a nice chat dur- a huge room of wildly dressed “You have no talent, what are ing which I got them laughing people. Singers, jugglers, cross- you going to do?” I told her I pretty hard. They asked if I was dressers, dancers, gymnasts, was writing a comedy routine. a comedian. I said.” When I got in cheerleaders, magicians, cross- “You’re not funny anymore.” line I was a juggler. I was going to dressers, mimes, animal acts, Wow and this juggle two bananas and a snick- crossdressers, strong people, from my biggest fan. ers but I was in line so long I ate dance teams, comedians, poets, “That never stopped me before.” were doting on their sons and up and costumes were sing- my act.” They laughed a lot dur- crossdressers, poetry readers, I retorted. Wait, that didn’t come daughters and smiling proudly ing, dancing, flipping, juggling, ing my audition, but apparently child acts, ventriloquists, and out right? “Oh well, talent or at anyone that would take notice. playing guitars, saxophones, not enough, or this story would did I mention crossdressers? no talent, we are going to Chi- I got to the registration desk fiddles. There were mimes, pup- be about me being on TV. It sure I jokingly mentioned to Kay cago and we are going to people and handed them my registration peteers, magicians, gymnasts, was a great adventure though. that it would be fun just to watch in that crazy room. It will form. They stamped it, tore it, sta- and, did I mention, crossdress- be in that room. The people be another of our adventures.” watching would be fantastic. Then my biggest fan showed She was on her computer and how supportive she can be. sh M half- heartedly watching the God love her. “I am only go- Iri u show and less half -heartedly ing if there is a casino near by” Live sic! listening to me. “That would be You can’t fake support like that. fun,” says she. Well, say no more. I wrote a new routine and prac- I immediately set out to fig- ticed getting it down to 90 sec- ure a way to get into that room. onds. There was a casino on the Never mind that I was 69 years border of Indiana and Illinois. We old and had no talent. I was booked a night and made a week- going to audition for America’s end of it. The casino proved to be Got Talent. (I wonder if there is a a losing proposition (go figure). show “America’s Got No Talent” To make sure we arrived on time , that would be right up my alley). I didn’t tell Kay about the double I started writing a little com- time change. Chicago is an hour edy material to see if I could still behind and daylight savings time write something funny. I wrote ended that Saturday night. My Hours: two jokes and thought, “Yep, I audition was Sunday at 9:00 AM. Mon-Wed still got it”. So I went to the in- We arrived at 8:55 and that ternet and searched out how to is when I discovered all people 11am-Midnight 414 South Main St. get an audition. I found the site, auditioning were told to be there researched it a little and applied at 9 AM. The line was long and Thur-Sat Findlay, OH 45850 for an audition as a comedian. wrapped around the building, 11am-2am Two days later I got this back but the sun was out and it was in 419-420-3602 To: Richard Lardie : 11/05/10 the low 60s, so the waiting wasn’t Sun 10am-10pm We have you confirmed to hard. The line moved slowly but audition in: Audition City: Chi- steadily towards the door. I as- cago Location: McCormick sumed once we got in I would be www.LogansIrishPubFindlay.com Place 2301 South Lakeshore able to do my routine and leave. Facebook.com/LogansIrishPubFindlay Drive Chicago, IL 60616. We got to the door at 10 a.m.. 4 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

publican Army and later senior Irish On This Day politician. A founding member of in Irish History Fianna Fail, Aiken was first elected 3 May 1933 - The Constitution to Dail Eireann in 1923 and at each (Removal of oath) Act removed the oath subsequent election until 1973. Congratulations to Murphy Irish Arts of allegiance to the British Crown from 19 May 1798 - Arrest and mor- Drama Team on winning the World the Constitution of the Irish Free State. tal wounding of Lord Edward Championship at the 45th Annual 8 May 1916 - Execution of Eamonn Fitzgerald, United Irishman. World Irish Dancing Championships MAY 2015 Vol. 9 Issue 5 Ceannt, Michael Mallin, Con Colbert 21 May 1944 - Birth of Mary Robinson, in Montreal over Easter, performing and Sean Houston in Kilmainham lawyer and 7th President of Ireland. The Miracle on Whiskey Island, writ- Publishers for their roles in the Easter Rising. 23 May 1798 - The Rising Rebellion ten by Sheila Murphy Crawford. Held John O’Brien Jr. / Cliff Carlson 12 May 1916 - James Connolly and starts when small crowds of men set at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Editor John O’Brien Jr. Sean MacDiarmada are executed out from the poor districts of Dub- more than 5,000 dancers competed. Website-Cathy Curry & Ryanne Gallagher-Johnson for their part in the Easter Rising. lin to seize the Castle and other key Pictured Below: Teaching staff: Columnists 17 May 1650 - The Battle of public buildings. It was the bloodi- Maureen Cavanaugh - Teacher: Sheila Clonmel ends: Cromwell’s forces Behind the Hedge- John O’Brien, Jr. est conflict in modern Irish history. Murphy Crawford - Director & teacher: Blowin’ In- Susan Mangan storm the town, but are beaten 24 May 1928 - William Trevor Bob Crawford - Technical Director back by Black Hugh O’Neill. Cleveland Irish- Francis McGarry (Cox), prolific and prize-winning Crossword Puzzle- Linda Fulton Burke 18 May 1983 - Death of Frank short story writer and novelist, is Don’t Forget Us-Lisa O’Rourke Aiken, Commander of the Irish Re- born in Mitcheltown, Co. Cork. Guilty Pleasures- Christine Gallagher Kearney Illuminations- J. Michael Finn Inner View- John O’Brien Jr Ireland Past & Present-Niamh O’Sullivan Forever Seven- Anne Waters Katherine Mary V- Katherine Boyd Letter From Ireland - Cathal Liam Livin’ With Lardie- Richard Lardie Off Shelf/On This Day-Terry Kenneally Out of the Mailbag- John O’Brien, Jr. Owens Sports- Mark Owens Terry From Derry- Terry Boyle

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by Gardner McKay Two people from seemingly opposite 22nd Annual Acting Irish May 23rd, 2:00 worlds take a chance on love; Gardner International Theatre Festival PM, The Chastitute McKay’s play beautifully captures the Coming to Cincinnati by John B Keane heartache of long-distance love and May 23rd, 8:00 PM, Mo- when the call of the heart challenges The Irish Heritage Center of Greater ment by Deirdre Kinihan the call of the wild. He is a fisherman Cincinnati is hosting the 22nd annual Cincinnati’s own theatre group, The who lives on a remote island off the Acting Irish International Theatre Festi- Irish American Theater Company of West of Ireland, she lives in Liverpool val May 19th through the 24th, Theatre Cincinnati, will perform The Cavalcad- where she works in a book publishing groups from the United States, Canada, ers. The group received the distinction house. They meet. Letters follow – let- and Ireland perform full-length plays for Best New Show at the 2014 Acting ters that are full of powerful, alluring written by Irish authors or set in Ireland. Irish International Theatre Festival. words like she’s never heard before... The schedule includes five Awards are presented for excellence The Chastitute, Irish The- evenings and two matinees: in directing, acting, and production at atre of Florida: May 19th, 7:30 PM, The Cav- the end of the festival. The audience has John Bosco, who hasn’t the makings alcaders by Billy Roche the opportunity to stay in the theater of a decent sin in him, is a bachelor May 20th, 7:30 PM, The after each performance and listen to the farmer and all he is searching for is a Field by John B. Keane critique. This year’s adjudicator will be plain decent woman to share his life. May 21st, 7:30 PM, The Maid- George C. Heslin, actor and the Artistic The Chastitute is a person without holy en Aunt by Jimmy Keary Director and Founder of the Origin orders who has never lain down with May 22nd, 2:00 PM, The New Theatre Company of New York City. a woman....a rustic celibate by force of Electric Ballroom by Enda Walsh All plays will be performed at the circumstance peculiar to country sides May 22nd, 8:00 PM, Sea Marks Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati at where the Catholic tradition of long-life 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Park Players, Chicago, Illinois: sexual abstemiousness is encouraged 45226. The Irish Heritage Center is also Gertie O’Grady, a retired teacher and and free range sex is absolutely taboo. seeking donations, corporate spon- spinster, comes to stay with her niece, Moment, Milwaukee Irish sors, and volunteers to support the Mary Murphy, after a spell in a hospital. 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an event not to be missed. What’s Going Over the months lead- ing up to the ‘burn’, I was On … Gandolf’s fascinated by how local Grande Opening people responded to the idea of burning a religious Gandalf’s Pub, named after symbol. There were of owners Sean & Michelle Lack- course clerical reserva- ey’s beagle, not the wizard, is tions on both sides. The blessed with a great staff, great The Healing Fire the power of ‘forgiveness’. idea of a pagan ritual being food and a friendly atmosphere. Who would ever think that that Over a short period of time, used to promote peace and rec- It is fueled by a passionate the burning of a religious symbol people took the opportunity onciliation seemed at odds with commitment to entertain, would bring 15,000 Northern to bring to rest a grievance, a the Christian faith. While others engage and form friendships Irish men and women together? painful memory, in the hope of thought the location one-sided, with patrons from near and For those who may not know, either finding or giving forgive- in Catholic area, and therefore far. Everything inside is wood recently in Derry, a ‘temple’ ness. In other words, a sacred would potentially exclude the and warm: floors, booths; soft structure was created by the art- space was created for reflection, Protestant community also and welcoming. Come for a ful parking next to and across ist, David Best, in Kelly’s field on remembrance, and offering. It seemed to dog the construction sit, have a pint, laugh with the the street, an outdoor patio to the waterside area of the city. The was an inspired opportunity for of the temple. However, the staff and eat hearty. Gandolf’s open soon and a sunroom too. temple, which was beautifully a community to express its de- argument over being one-sided opened at the end of March, I had Blackened Chicken, crafted, reached a height of 75 sire to reconcile itself with past was countermanded by involv- but I feel it will be here forever. monster soft pretzels and feet and was 40 foot wide. hurts. Best’s intention to create ing youth from both sides to con- a salad. Oh, and a happy The result of two years delib- a sanctuary to hold and heal the tribute in the building process. hour beverage too. It was eration and construction, the secret wounds of the past found This work of art has taken po- simply fantastic. Flavorful, structure was composed of a tim- a way into the hearts of many larizing work of the nationalist with a generous por- affected by and loyalist icons out of political tion, the menu offerings the worst tribalism and offered, by fire, made my eyes bigger than of the healing instead of hatred. And my belly, and, hard to Troubles. by bringing both communities do, my belly left happy. Since together, the burning of the tem- Gandolf’s has eight taps Northern ple unified by using a medium and coolers full of bottled Ireland is shared by both traditions. beer and wine, TV’s for familiar The burning of the temple every vantage point and with the symbolically suggests a desire comfortable seats too. annual to move beyond the past. Derry, The menu is varied, with seasonal in recent years, has seen the burgers, chicken, soups bonfires, emergence of a new hope since & salad, Irish specialties and the becoming recognized as a city and fantastic appetiz- continued of culture. As photographs, ers. At an $8 average Artist David Best at ‘Temple’ on Kelly’s Field prolif- messages, poems, craft, and art menu price, Gandolf’s is on the Corrody Road. eration of became engulfed in flames, a a fantastic value too. I’ll Photo Lorcan Doherty Press Eye sectarian fragmented community shared be back, maybe I’m here sentiment in the hope that from those ashes Sean is a CPA, and both the as you read this right now. ber frame, and clad with intricate at such times, it seemed appro- would rise a new tomorrow. creative mind and the labor (of panels. Many of these decorative priate that the cleansing power For some, the whole thing mostly!) love behind Flana- panels were designed and cre- of fire , a spiritual symbol of smacked almost a throwback gan’s Wake, and The ated by local young people. Each healing or purging, should be to the idealism of the 60s and Yank. Michelle is a panel a representation of what implemented in a new fashion the love generation (a criticism professional Dressage Derry/Londonderry meant for and therefore redeeming and regularly aimed at Best, and his Rider and Instructor. them. For the seven days after utilizing fire in a positive way. work). Yet, such ideals speak to Their constant crack- its unveiling over 60,000 people Bonfires have always been a di- the best that we can hope to be, ing jokes, slapping visited the temple ‘covering the visive means of reinforcing tribal even if we continue to fail to be- friends on the back in inside of the structure and its differences. Whether it’s the elev- come what we aspire to. Cliché’s welcome and enthusi- pillar with personal messages.’ enth night (July) or August 15, such as ‘keep the faith’ and ‘love asm for fun translate Soon it became a shrine of hope, a the burnings have demonstrated not war’ are bandied about so into a busy bar and a place to validate personal suffer- an ongoing contribution to the flippantly and casually, as though fast building reputa- ing, and an opportunity to come cycle of religious bigotry. these statements represent a tion as THE place to to terms with the past. On Saturday, March 21st, eight futile attempt to put a Band-Aid be in Valley City, and beyond. Gandalf’s Pub: 6757 Center Best is an American sculptor people set the temple alight, and on mortal wound. However, I went for an hour, left Road, Valley City, Oh 44280, 7 internationally known for his a work of art and labour quickly even the worst cynic would like after five and great chats miles from I71 and Rte 303/ building large flammable struc- turned to ash. Those who did to hope, would like to believe with previously unknown Brunswick interchange. tures for the sole purpose of set- not pay to see the event watched that humans are capable of being barstool neighbors. We were tling them alight. Of course the from their windows or other van- more than killing machines. strangers, now we’ve made a www.gandalfspub.com purpose is not simply to burn tage points. The burning of the And, it was this aspiration that regular meeting place plan. https://www.facebook. and destroy but, in the case of temple caught the imagination caught fire on March 21st on Plentiful seating, and plenti- com/pages/Gandalfs-Pub the Derry temple, to symbolize of even the most cynical. It was Derry’s Waterside. 8 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

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or the stage, in the classroom or in your have had boundless opportunities for self- workplace. Inspire and lead, rather than improvement. They all did well in cham- follow and regret. pionship Irish dancing. It seemed at every In many pop songs from the early feis, there was a colorful sash to mark their eighties, there is a recurrent image of a achievements. As they became older, the teen-ager on the front porch. The screen competition became more intense, but door slams, punctuating the dreams of they still earned a sash or two at each feis. First Sash parents are in their eighties; my two the young, but also accompanying fears Currently, we have ribbons of every color, older children are in their teens; with my of flight. The porch itself is a place to a hundred or more collectively - on hooks Perhaps it is the rain falling in waves baby on the cusp of his adolescent years. imagine and to create dreams, but the and walls, strewn over trophies, and squir- through recently humid skies that makes Somewhere in the past decade, my chil- brave need to step down from the porch reled away in hope chests. It is my only me humorless and wistful. Too timid to dren have grown, my parents have gotten even when the future is filled with the desire that they treasure, rather than take slop though the sodden muck of our older, and I have become middle-aged. unknown. for granted, these tokens of achievement. backyard to check on the possible rising What that means, I am trying to decipher. When I hear the lyrics, “Now I’m ready Not everyone is afforded such opportunity. of violet-hued heads of asparagus, I peek I like to imagine that people live out to grow young again,” I cannot help but My mother-in-law recently received her through the worn planks of redwood this metaphor of the birds. Birds appear think of my father and his boyhood club, first sash when she was honored as the on our deck. At long last, the raised bed cheerfully optimistic. There is always a The Beaver Chiefs. Ironically, his gang of WSIA Irish Woman of the Year. Without is without a covering of snow, but the song for a new day and grain to eat in a boys lived out the romantic nostalgia of regard to honors or awards, she trained asparagus lies dormant, paralyzed by farmer’s field. Beneath seemingly fragile World War II, while the generation before selflessly for this achievement. She did not the unknown shifts of Lake Erie weather. wings, birds have the dogged strength to him were fighting on the front. Together, expect to be awarded for doing what she The birds seem confident though that fly. To me, my children are like the young women and children, old men and young does best: caring for people, embracing spring is well on her way. Their early birds who have the courage to alight, but boys, the sinners and the saints, bonded causes, and loving her family. morning chatter is contagious among the rely on Mother Nature to keep them from together in patriotism and confidence. When my children are in danger of straying rudderless in the open skies. There was no room for fear or trepidation, flying off course like a wayward flock of This year, both my daughter and only confidence and hope. springtime geese, I hope that they look to youngest son competed in the World’s Middle-age is okay. I am young enough their grandparents and gain perspective. competition. My daughter was happy to enjoy a bit of whimsy, but old enough First sashes only emerge when seeds of to have had the experience, while my to appreciate my parents’ past. I can look labor, duty, and forbearance are set. No son wished for a bit more. Months back and wish that I did some things dif- matter the harshness of past winters, of training for all dancers: teams and ferently, but there is still time to change my spring will always arrive, if we welcome choreographies, solos and dramas, course. My only wish is that my children her with open hearts and fresh dreams. fresh-faced first time World’s dancers, did not have to arrive at enlightenment *Susan holds an MA in English from and experienced senior dancers, all through hardship or pain. The children John Carroll University and an MA in leads to a few minutes on stage in front are not yet at that unique place where Education from Baldwin-Wallace Univer- of seven judges. they appreciate the wisdom of their elders. sity. She may be contacted at There is no room for error. The dancer Even at their tender ages, my children [email protected]. flocks of house-finches and chickadees needs to soar with strength, not trepida- that socialize around our feeders. Fat- tion. Victory is exhilarating and hard won, bellied robins are building nests within disappointment, a more likely outcome. the rhododendron bushes and leafless Those at the top are not content unless cherry trees. Without any greater proc- they win, those at the bottom wish for a lamation than the golden hue cast from second chance: to train harder, be more an oak’s strong limbs, spring will arrive. courageous, to soar higher. My husband The asparagus will pop through fertile and I encourage our children to prepare soil, a tender reminder of this swiftly for life’s challenges with perseverance fleeting season. and determination. They are encouraged It is just this instinctive quality of to embrace life’s opportunities, but to nature that bolsters me when damp mel- not get caught up in the drama of disap- ancholy settles over like a gray stratus pointment. cloud. Recently, on a long drive back from I reflect on my dad, who has had his the World’s Irish Dance competition in fair share of medical challenges in the Montreal, my husband and I occupied past year. How does one reconcile one’s ourselves by observing the flocks of geese athletic past with the reality of age? His and ducks flying back to springtime des- answer would have to be with humor, tinations. Truly, there were thousands of grace, and goals. Some fields may provide birds carried in “V” formations by strong a host of seeds for the taking, while in currents, resting every so often to feed in others, you may have to dig with a bit of dormant fields of dried corn. The white patience. Food more precious than manna down of geese and ducks looked like may lie beneath hardened soil. billows of snow sprinkled throughout We tell our children to soar while they the pastures. are young. Do not live in fear of hard The plight of the birds and nature’s work or challenges. Disappointment only ferocious push toward spring reminded makes you more resolute. Do not look me of the determination of the young and back on your life with feelings of regret the old on life’s journey. or the pervading sense of “if only.” Work Me, I am somewhere in between. My hard and leave your best effort on the field 10 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

and I said to flavor, so Danny Boy; Galway Bay and heard that holds up to the original. myself, ‘I must Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears. We knew 2. Galway Bay – We all know this do something it would be heard in America; being song. The clarity of the lyrics stand special, I will get a church man, a priest, we wanted out for me – and as I become more up early and go that included as well. I just felt the aware of the symbolism within it. to mass every emotions of the songs – they still 3. Everybody Hurts – is there day.’ And while take me to another level. As a priest such a thing as an upbeat lament? Fr. Ray Kelly, Where I Belong there, I thought you feel the pain of that, at suicides REM nailed it in their song, Fr. Kelly 2015. 12 Tracks, 49 minutes to myself, ‘Ray, you could be up there and such, of what people are go- did too. I instantly identified with Father Ray Kelly’s “Original Big like that priest’. This tug of war went ing through, and you can share it. Everybody Hurts; everybody needs Surprise for Bride and Groom...Chris on in my head for a year and a half. I “I have been to America. When I and has the desire for comfort born of and Leah O’Kane” personalized version talked to a number of priests about it; cam back from Africa in 1992, after understanding; another great track of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah wasn’t I was 26 or 27, not just out of school. six months as a missionary, I came 4. How Marvelous – How the first wedding song Fr. Ray has sung “John Paul II was a big influence. He to America, it was a great way to Marvelous, how wonderful, to be at a wedding. It is just the first that was came to Ireland, then a year later, a see America – fantastic. I was ten in the presence of the Lord. Here posted to Youtube. Now, with more bunch of us went to Rome to say thank weeks in California, from San Fran- is where faith is sung, with joy. You than 40 million views, it has made Fr. you for coming. I remember singing cisco to San Diego, then Cape Cod can feel the faith, and aspire. Ray a household name. Even sweeter, for him at a castle, Danny Boy. He and New Jersey – I was a younger 5. Where I Belong – The Title is Fr. Ray’s rich, powerful voice, which presented each of us with a rosary.” lad then, I had a lot more nerve! Track, is a softer story, still laced translates the world over. His passion Fr. Ray was appointed as parish priest with beauty and power, but more for his faith, and singing, transcend in Oldcastle in 2006, after serving nine subtle, identifiable, and timely. time and geography, to leave Fr. Ray, years as parish priest in Navan, County 6. Isle of Tears – The Irish Ameri- right “Where I Belong”. The whole CD Meath, and seven years of study. “Ah can immigration classic tells the story of highlights the power, the grace and the the parishioners, they love it; very Ellis Island, the Isle of Tears, “and the beauty of his voice and of his faith, that complimentary, understanding. They first to cross the threshold, in this isle adds a richness and unique perspective are very proud of me and say it put of hope and tears, was Annie Moore, to the song, and the CD, that I love. a little town in the north of Meath on from Ireland, who was all of 15 years.” American Idol and The Voice often the map. People can feel forgotten; 7. Tears in Heaven - This expose power: the merely pretty from they say this brightened their lives. Eric Clapton classic is a perfect the pretty powerful. Oftentimes, vocals “I had sung at weddings before; a and new perspective, sung beauti- lose their beauty when forced. Not lot have been recorded, but none ever fully, and he sounds like Paul too! Fr. Ray. Together Forever and the next put to Youtube. A lot of stuff comes 8. Amazing Grace – Grace has track, Halleluiah, soar, as the vocal out of the closet from Youtube! A bride been a theme in my life, faith too. I love power is allowed to fly; the beautiful and groom would suggest a song they this song when sung with a bagpiper tones don’t fall by the wayside in the wanted, Ave Maria, Panus Angelicas, accompaniment. This version is sung surge, they actually shine. I listened You Raise Me Up, The River – or I’d without a piper, but it reaches the to the song three times before I went say, ‘I might sing an auld song for you’ same way – with gratitude for faith on to the next, even though I knew when we were planning the wedding, raising us out of our troubles and the next was one of my favorite songs but it didn’t really register with the the joy in knowing it always will. of all, and knew that the success of busy bride and groom. I had personal- 9. Danny Boy – a more rousing Fr. Ray’s version was what brought ized songs before, because it makes “‘I hope America enjoys it, above all, version than a lament, Danny Boy is Fr. Kelly to the recording studio for it special for the bride and groom. It embraces it. I hope they see it as the a prerequisite song for many. The op- his first CD. Anticipation for the next had just never been put on Youtube. Songs of God’s heart, and bringing a portunity to soar again is used, honestly. was put on hold, as I reveled in the “I was ordained 25 years ago in little bit of Ireland over, to them. People 10. How Great Thou Art – Have song – range, power, stunning. June, and the amazing Youtube thing from the U.S. ring me up, ask what time you ever seen the Vince Gill / Carrie Fr. Kelly’s quiet mischievous humor happened at the same time – it was is mass? They come over, come to mass, Underwood version from The Women evident in the Youtube video made 25 years, but everyone was talk- to meet me, have a chat and a photo- of Country? Go on Youtube. Time stood many, myself included, wish for more. ing about Youtube! I love being a graph, then go on with their vacation! still for me; apparently for everyone in Where I Belong fulfills. Big Thanks to priest; it is such a part of my life. I “A funny story: I was going to a the audience too. Again, the unique Fr. Kelly’s U.S. representative, Anita would never want to leave that. funeral on the west coast, in Mayo. perspective of a priest singing How Daly, for sending the CD along. “I was excited when I heard the CD. I People are looking at you suspi- Great Thou Art stood out for me on “Looking back, I would be called never thought I could sound so good! ciously, trying to remember where Where I Belong, gave me a different on to perform for the aunties and It sounds fantastic. Most importantly, I they know you from. I was staying perspective indeed. I expected similar uncles; I suppose I did always want to wanted to show my faith, how much in a hotel in Westport. Two German soaring; Fr. Ray’s is more reserved, but sing,” said Fr. Ray. “Like all teenag- it means to me [Amazing Grace, How ladies walked by, both looking at me no less heartfelt; a different tenor. ers, I rebelled from music for a bit, but Great Thou Art and How Marvelous]. suspiciously. One lady came back, 11. Love Shines a Light - Fr. Ray’s I came back to it. At parties and such, I When we got permission to record Hal- pointing a finger at me – ‘Mr. Hallelu- version is a much more lighthearted, was always called upon to liven things lelujah with the changed lyrics, I was so jah, yah?’ I said ‘Yes, Mr Hallelujah.’” playful, full of joy singing. I imagine up. Singing is just something I love to happy, wasn’t sure we would be able to. Mr. Hallalujah has brightened lives those fun filled eyes, feeling in heaven, do. I was working in civil service in “To have two songs written for you in his parish, his community, and now during this song. I have been writing a Dublin for the government for eleven (Together Forever, with Love; Where with Where I Belong, across the world. lot lately about letting our light, shine years. We would socialize after work, I Belong), is something really special. 1. Hallelujah – I do not have a way out of the darkness for others. I would sing; it was a lot of fun. Some pop was suggested as well [Tears words sufficient to extol the beauty of For most priests I know, this has been “My call to the priesthood began in Heaven and Everybody Hurts] and Fr. Ray’s wedding customized version my take away time and time again. Fr. in the late 70s. Lent was coming up, I didn’t think I could sing them, but … of Leonard Cohen’s mega hit Halle- “We wanted to have an Irish/Celtic lujah. This is the only version I have Continued on next page MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 11

Fedor, Fr. O’Donnell, Fr. Ray. there until I was seventeen. At tribute to my Mum and Dad. I grew up singing You will recognize Where I Belong was recorded this time I went to study for composed two tracks on this and humming. It is and love this one with a 200-person choir at Fr. my Degree in Music Perfor- album, one for my parents highly unusual to too. Celtic Women Ray’s parish, St. Brigid’s Catho- mance at the Birmingham and one for my boyfriend Tim. be able to receive are probably the most lic Church and parochial house, Conservatoire in England. It is wonderful to be able to recorded instrumen- recognized recorders in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland. “I studied at the Paris Con- bring my love for music to tals of the ballads of this song today. This CD has a place reserved servatoire for one year, the audiences around the world, I love; I love being 10. Ar Eirinn Ní on the Top Shelf of my 1,000+ Franz Liszt Academy for three it is what I love doing and able to sing along Neosfainn Céhí/ CD’s, but it won’t reside there where I received my Piano hope to continue doing so.” while hearing such Kings of Laois – A – it stays in my car, wearing Performance Diploma and Fionnuala has been awarded a gorgeous played love song, that trans- grooves and playing (and pray- then returned to the Royal Irish many prizes both at home piano to accompany. lates to “For Ireland ing too I suppose) with each Academy of Music and the and abroad including a Bank 6. Imo Chroi I Did Not Tell Her singing verse. Where I Belong Dublin City University where I of Ireland Millenium Scholar- go Deo – another Name. This sway is a Top Shelf Selection. Get it. received my Masters in Music ship, the prestigious Maura beautiful Finnoula inducing lovely song Capitol Distribution. www. Performance and my Doctor- Teissier Bursary and the Rena original, written I especially enjoyed; facebook.com/Fr-RayKelly ate in Music Performance. Menasche Award from the in tribute to her perhaps (it is hard “During this time I never lost Tel-Hai Piano Masterclass best friends, her to pick), my favorite Fionnuala Moynihan, my love for traditional mu- series, held in Israel. She was parents, thanking on this CD. Haunt- The Ivory Lady 2014. 11 sic and have for many years awarded the John Field Prize at them for all the love ing. King of Laois, Tracks, 40 minutes. toured with members of my the 2009 AXA Dublin Inter- and support they a traditional Irish Fionnuala Moynihan is family, performing trad music national Piano Competition. have provided. march, follows it. widely acknowledged as one of in Ireland, Hungary, Poland, Dr. Fionnuala Moynihan 7. Inisheer – 11. Red is the Ireland’s leading pianists. Fion- Japan, France, England and currently teaches piano joined in by her Rose / Will You Go nuala became the first person performance at the Na- father on accordion, Lassie Go – These to be awarded a Doctorate in tional University of Ire- Fionnuala recounts the time- two Celtic classics are in- Music Performance from the land, Maynooth. The Ivory lessness of the 1970s Thomas grained in the Irish psyche. Royal Irish Academy of Music Lady is a fresh, creative Walsh song. Inisheer is one of Love for another makes the and the Dublin City University. and soulful CD, filled with the Aran Islands off Co. Clare. world sing, fulfilled or not. Fionnuala also studied at the original, ancient classic It is a moving, and another w/ guests Donncha Paris Conservatoire from 1999- and contemporary perfor- of the songs on this CD that Moynihan, Diarmaid Moyni- 2000, where she studied with mances by a gifted Pianist. transport you in the rich, ex- han, Deirdre Moynihan, Madame Brigitte Engerer and 1. The Ivory Lady – pressive playing of Fionnuala. Kieran Moynihan, Patrick at the Aspen Music Festival The title track, written 8. Cath Chéim an Fhia / The & Aoife Nic Athlaoich. and School where she studied by brother Diarmuid for Butterfly - a haunting sean nos I only got through a track with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Fion- her; a slow melodic in- song put to gorgeous music, it or three of The Ivory Lady nuala performed the Complete troduction to Fionnuala. is about a battle in 1822 in West before I knew I would review Piano Sonatas of Mozart in the 2. Lokrum Prince – A Cork, followed by the per- it.. It will placate and refresh Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, in many more wonderful places. Fionnuala original, written fectly matched, though faster a restless soul. I have never a series of five recitals, which “I have three brothers and in tribute to her husband Tim paced slip jig, The Butterfly. met Fionnuala, but I am sure I ran from February to June 2010. three sisters. All of us have and their visit to Lokrum 9. Mo Ghile Mear – This tra- will, in my Irish music trav- She is the only pianist to have toured together. My Dad Island, off the Croatian coast. ditional and well-loved tune is els. Fionnuala Moynihan’s undertaken the formidable often performed with us Fionnuala described it rus- a lament going back to the 18th The Ivory Lady is a Top Shelf challenge of performing this also. He was a wonderful tic, colorful and beautiful, a century. It tells of the Goddess Selection. Pick up yours at cycle in its entirety in Ireland. accordion player. Six of us place where time stands still; Eire’s lament for her prince. www.fionnualamoynihan.com. “I grew up in a very musi- are professional musicians. you can feel it in this song. cal household. My father and “I am very proud to have 3. No Frontiers – Singer/ mother were national school my father play Inisheer with songwriter Jimmy McCarthy teachers. They gave us a very me on this CD. He taught me composed this lovely sway rounded outlook on life I like to it when I was a child and it inducing song; it is one of think! Music was a big part of has always been a favourite of Fionnuala’s favorites, mine too. our world. We were involved ours. It is wonderful to have 4. Anach Cuan / Rose in both traditional and classi- most of my brothers and sisters Catha na Mumhan ¬– a poem cal music circles and made life on this CD. In a way it is a written in the Irish language, long friends. Sport, dance and tribute to my parents and all put to sean nos song. It com- school were also very impor- the wonderful opportunities memorates a sailing disaster tant and we all enjoyed all the they have given us through the that occurred in 1828. Rose opportunities we were lucky years to learn and play music. Catha na Mumhanis also enough to have been given. Music is at the heart of our called The Battle Cry of “I am from Cork city, County family and has always been Munster, said to be a Catho- Cork, Ireland. I began playing something we love and share. lic warning to new settlers. music on the tin whistle with ‘The Ivory Lady’ is my debut 5. The Parting Glass – The my father who taught me as CD. I wanted to marry together first four tracks are songs new a child. At age four I went to my love for both the traditional to me, and wonderful. With the Cork School of Music and and classical genres. I wanted this track, Fionnuala shifts. began learning classical music. to celebrate Irish music and The remaining are a mix of I studied piano and violin culture and I wanted it to be a original and instrumentals I 12 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

posing view. Those who followed Clarke were now set on the road to rebellion. Lackey & Company The new Supreme Council of the IRB Certified Public Accountants consisted of Pearse, Plunkett, Ceannt, Clarke and MacDiarmada, with Mac- Sean P. Lackey, CPA Donagh and Connolly eventually making the full complement of seven signatories. Clarke directed the funeral arrangements 27476 Detroit Road, Ste. 104 Westlake, OH 44145 for the old Fenian, O’Donovan Rossa, Tel (440) 871-0609 Fax (440) 808-8955 Tom Clarke persistent harassing”. (ref 1). inviting many organisations to attend. Sleep deprivation, regular rations of Aware of the importance of the moment Cell (216) 509-8291 Tom Clarke was the first Signatory to bread and water and heavy laborious and the inspirational power of speech, he the Irish Proclamation and the oldest of all work all combined to break the health asked Pearse to deliver the now famous www.lackeycpa.com seven. He is epitomised by his dedication and spirit of the prisoners. Having close oration at the graveside. and continual struggle throughout his life friends as compatriots in the prison The fifteen years Clarke spent in prison for Irish Independence. He was the spirit helped ease Clarke’s burden, but many had taken a toll on his health. By 1916 of the revolution, the indefatigable and Irish prisoners had total mental break- undefeated hero, so highly respected that downs. It is a testament to Clarke’s he was nominated as the first signatory to mental and emotional strength that he Ahern Ca tering the Proclamation. Thomas MacDonagh survived relatively intact. refused to sign until Clarke had done so, Meanwhile, in Ireland there was a Banquets, campaign organised to lobby for pris- We ddings, stating, “No other man was entitled to the Clamba kes or honour”. (ref 1). oner release and Tom Clarke’s cause was Tom Clarke was born in 1858 in the championed by the activist Maud Gonne. 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It was there he attended Clarke’s nationalist activities recom- school and for a time worked as a class- menced and in a similar vein to the he was showing signs of age. His frailty room assistant. In 1878 he heard John other Signatories, he became involved necessitated him travelling by car to the Daly speak; this became the catalyst that in a newspaper, “Gaelic American”. GPO on Easter Monday, but he stood side precipitated the radicalization of Tom Despite a reasonably contented life, he by side with Pearse outside the GPO on Clarke. was anxious to return to Ireland. He had Dublin’s O’Connell St. when Pearse read Daly, a committed Fenian, swore Tom become enamoured with Bulmer Hobson, the Irish Proclamation for the first time. Clarke into the Irish Republican Brother- a leading member of the Irish Volunteers, Clarke was highly respected as the hood (IRB) and Tom was soon at the cen- having heard his speeches on Irish Na- guiding force and spirit of the movement. tre of the organization. A clash broke out tionalism. He felt a renewed vigour that This spirit refused to be cowed and he ob- in 1880 between members of the Orange the Fenian movement had younger blood jected strongly to the proposed surrender. Order and the Ancient Order of Hiberni- emerging and wished to see a rebellion He wanted to fight on and broke down ans following which Clarke was involved when the time was right. in tears when the decision to surrender in an ambush on police headquarters. In 1908 the family returned to Ireland was agreed. This spirit stayed with him He felt it expedient to move for a time and with assistance opened a newsagents until the end. He dismissed the priest who to America but before doing so he made shop. Tom now threw himself fully into came to hear his last confession, refusing contact with the Irish American Revo- the cause of Irish independence and short- the request to express sorrow for the Ris- lutionary Organization, Clann na Gael. ly after his return was elected president ing. He told his wife Kathleen how he had Clarke’s involvement with Clan na Gael of a ward of Sinn Fein and co-opted onto asked the priest to clear out of his cell: “To Gaelic Imports grew to such an extent that he became the Supreme Council of the IRB. He be- say I was sorry would be a lie, and I was 5633 Pearl Rd. expert in bomb-making, so was sent to lieved the younger generation were now not going to face my God with a lie on my Parma, OH 44129 England on a mission in 1883. 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  Clarke’s account of prison life is grue- tion. By 1911 Clarke, MacDiarmada and Irish freedom. The next blow, which we Irish Sausage, Irish Bacon, Soda Bread, some. Persons convicted of treason Bulmer Hobson were central figures in have no doubt Ireland will strike, will Black Pudding, Sausage Rolls, Pork received the most harsh of treatments. the movement. win through. In this belief we die happy.” Bangers, Potato Scones, Imported Separated from the main prison body, Disagreement emerged following John (ref 2) Groceries, Flags, Buttons, Jewelry, the guards were able to inflict continual Redmond’s speech at Woodenbridge call- References: 1: 16 Dead Men Anne Music and much more! harassment with impunity. ing on Irish men to fight for Britain. Bul- Marie Ryan , Mercier Press 2014.2: Last www.gaelicimports.com In Clarke’s own words, they engaged mer Hobson supported Redmond, with Words Piaras Mac Lochlainn OPW Govt in “a scientific system of perpetual and Clarke and MacDiarmada taking an op- Pub. 2006 MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 13

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I started spelling my name rocketing up the TV news the first daughter has been “Cathi”. And I never let food chain. By age 30 I was named Katherine Mary. anyone know my middle the main anchor at the ABC Finally it donned on me name. Ever. So I simply O&O in Michigan and pull- that my birth name was became “Cathi Boyd”. That ing in six-figures. My name one to be proud of, because way, I thought, no one will was on billboards, in maga- it honored the women in automatically label me zines, on TV. When I won our family. From Catherine I hated my name “Irish”, or “Catholic” when an Emmy award for a show Mary Seery who immigrated when I was a kid. my name was so generic. they heard my name. I’d worked by butt-off on, to America from Ireland to “Katherine Mary? Well, So Irish. So Catholic. I didn’t want to be pigeon- they called my name, “And Catherine Mary Gillis, to that’s an Irish name for sure!” I didn’t want people to put holed. Labeled. Predictable. the Emmy goes to… Kath- my grandmother Katherine grown-ups would reply me in a slot simply by learn- I wanted to be unique. An erine Boyd!” It sounded Mary, to my great cousin, when I told them my name. ing my name. I was angry individual. Special. And a amazing. I was so proud. I Katherine Mary, to me. “Katherine Mary! Well, that my parents would give girl with a name like Kath- was on top of the world. Everything that I was that’s a good Catholic me such a boring name. Why erine Mary Boyd could But still, I wanted more. embarrassed about as a girl name,” was another couldn’t it be something cool never be that. So I thought. I wanted a family. Under- child, I was now proud of as frequent response. like Cher, Cheyenne, or Kat. For ten years I kept the neath my cream silk gown an adult. My Irish ancestry, It bothered me that When I hit middle school, name Cathi Boyd. Through that evening, I was hiding my Catholic roots, my birth the rest of middle name. My husband school, all of high didn’t feel the same. school, all of college. He wanted our Then I graduated and daughter to have a realized I needed a unique name. “So she’d professional sound- feel special.” “Be re- ing name; Cathi Boyd membered.” “Stand out.” didn’t sound profes- Sadly, I agreed, but sional. It sounded insisted her middle young. Immature. Silly. name be “Katherine.” So, I went back He agreed. When our to “Katherine”. baby was born, my life, But the “Mary”? Well, and priorities, changed that was never brought again. My career was no up again. I really de- longer #1, my daughter tested it. My goal was was. When my contract to be a news reporter at the TV station was up, and news reporters had I put my career on the to have serious, profes- backburner to become sional sounding names. a fulltime Mom. My Soon, my professional Emmy awards were news career took off. soon put away, and in Through a college their place on the man- friend, I landed a news tle were photos of my anchor job at a tiny Katherine Mary and her eldest daughter daughter, then our son, AM radio station in a Briar Katherine and our whole family. tiny town in Pennsyl- The benefit of living a vania. My newscasts always a secret.I was expecting a long life is being able to grow, ended with, “Reporting for baby. My life, and its priori- learn and mature. Things that WKEG News, I’m Kather- ties, was about to change. used to embarrass me as a ine Boyd.” It sounded so At the doctor’s office a child, I now value more than professional. So serious. So few months later, my hus- anything. Tradition, heritage, grown-up. It was perfect. band and I were starting being connected to one’s roots. From there I quickly at the ultrasound machine. They’re not a source of shame climbed up the news world “Do you want to know the or embarrassment. They’re ladder, with stops in Bluefield, sex?” the doctor asked. a source of pride. A connec- West Virginia; Flint, Michigan; “Yes,” we replied. tion to those who endured and Cleveland, Ohio. About “It’s a girl.” unthinkable hardships so you a year in, I segued from radio A girl. At that moment, could be here today. Hence, to TV news, because TV paid something clicked. “I want why I named this column more, was more prestigious, her to be named Katherine “Katherine Mary the V.” and was more high profile. Mary,” I thought. It’s a long- I hated my name when I It was also a lot more standing tradition in our was a kid. Then I grew up competitive, which I loved. family that the first female and learned what’s really It made me feel special. daughter is named Kather- important in life. Family. And Important. Unique. ine Mary. Well, sometimes it what better way to honor My career was everything. was spelled Catherine Mary. your family than with the I had an agent and was But for five generations, name you give your child. MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 15

2015 World Champions Senior DanceDrama

The Murphy Irish Dancers of eastern suburbs of Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio competed in and include a policeman, a the World Championships of Ph.D candidate at Case, a senior Irish Dance in Montreal, Canada and sophomore at John Carroll over Easter weekend. They were University, three seniors and a among thousands of dancers sophomore in high school, seven from all over the world who middle school dancers and two traveled to Montreal to compete children. in solo and team dancing for the The Murphy Irish Arts Center World Titles. is in its 37th year, and under the

Murphy Irish Dancers Team

through music, sets, props, cos- was the title of the Murphy Irish daughters; a mean landlord tumes and make up and of Arts Center entry. The story re- with his four bosses and their Tanya Stafford, 9 years old course excellent dancing. The vealed the life of the Irish immi- apprentice boys who do all the and Meg Hogan 10 years old required skills make the dancers grants who worked on the docks dirty work; three magical fairies Annie Profeta, Heather with Sheila stretch their abilities to include in Cleveland and lived in a run from Ireland; and two children Voss-Hoynes, Anna Bridge acting. The Dance Drama cat- down area known as Whiskey Is- of the landlord, who start out The event took place at the the egory competed on Friday, April land in the 1800s. Whiskey Island mean and wild, but end up direction of its founder, Sheila Palais des Congrès de Montréal. 3, in a special production that is still there today, though much obedient and pleasant. Murphy Crawford, who de- More than 5,000 competitors ran from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the different. The seventeen dancers on veloped the Whiskey Island arrived from all over the world -- Convention Center in Montreal. The seventeen dancers por- the Murphy team range in age story and dance. Sheila,and some as young as 10 --to compete “Miracle on Whiskey Island” trayed a mother with her two from 9 to 24. They are from the her niece, Maureen Cavanaugh in a variety of age groups. are both certified Irish The dancers performed three Dance teachers with dances in front of a panel of the governing body of seven international judges, with Irish Dance in Dublin, their final result based on all Ireland. Sheila’s hus- three rounds. band, Bob Crawford, is The dance teams are com- the technical director prised of eight to 16 members and helps parents with who dance traditional or figure the development and dances in synchronization. construction of the sets, This year’s championships props and costumes. honored people described as be- The team received ing at the forefront of Irish dance five first place votes in the country: Mary Bryan, from the judges, one Brigid Grant, Paula Woodgate, second place and one The oldest dancers in the group with Sheila. Left to right: the Butler Family, Sally Houston, Graduating High School Seniors: fourth place. Throwing Erin Hogan (sophomore at John Carroll) Heather Voss- Finnuala Irwin, Violet Moore L to R. Catherine Andres, Magnificat out the high and low, Hoynes ( Ph.D. candidate at Case Western Reserve) Tom and Margaret Mullen. High: Michaela Brennan, Cornerstone they scored 475 out of Conket (a Cleveland Heights Policeman and graduate of The Dance Drama category Christian Academy: Mara Zolikoff, 500 and beat out the the University of Findlay and the Police Academy) Annie requires the teams to portray Notre Dame Cathedral next closest team Profeta (senior at John Carroll ) a story of Irish background Latin High School by 105 points.. 16 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

Famine memorial, on the cor- sarily know the name or refer- descent. While Cleveland is ner of School Street and Wash- ence, like J. M. Curley’s, a pub not a bad place to be Irish, the ington Street in downtown with a name commemorating ethnic balance here does not Boston. The memorial contrasts a popular Irish “Mayor of the give it the clout it has in Boston. a healthy looking family gazing Poor”, from the Irish Rebellion Where there is positive lead- backward at a desperate family era of the early 1900s. There ership, there is almost always group looking back at them are pubs whose names are some that is more colorful, to with outstretched arms. Eight very obvious, like The Burren. be polite. There are the stereo- It is hard to imagine that an stones that contain plaques Named for the rocky land- typical South Boston working Beantown / Irish person landing in Boston with descriptions of the Great scape area of Co. Clare, The class characters portrayed in Irishtown for the first time would not Famine times surround the be a little surprised by the statues of the two groups. number of bars and restau- One that struck a note We often learn something of rants that they could choose contained the descriptive ourselves, not just by straight from and feel like they never terms “the coffin ships sailing exposition, but by comparing left home. While that identity over a bowl of tears”. The ourselves to others. A recent is often defined by the num- memorial did seem a bit of a trip to Boston has again high- ber of pubs and bars that are cliché, at the same time, it is lighted the reasons why many easily found, that definition hard not to think about what people think of it as the most is a little trivial; the truth of and where it came from and Irish city in the United States. that claim runs much deeper. not feel the sadness. Read- Our hometown of Cleveland While on a walk that was ing a bit on it later, I found also boasts a strong Irish designed to find some of the that the monument was presence, but it is somewhat Revolutionary US historical initially well-received, but muted by the other Europe- sights, we happened upon a has been called “pure kitsch” ans who flocked to this city. by Boston Globe art critic Sebastian Smee and repre- senting “pious clichés and dead conventions” by Fintan O’Toole of the Irish Times. Burren is a pub that is not films like “Good Will Hunting” I recognized the cliché when on any tourist guides that and “The Fighter”. There is also I saw it, but I wonder how I saw, but one that I would the more dangerous Boston else one would tell the story. I recommend. It is in the Bos- mob. Where Cleveland had am not sure that it would be ton College neighborhood of Danny Greene in the 70’s, Bos- as touching without a hu- Somerville and it boasts plenty ton had James “Whitey” Bulger man face. Perhaps it is in the of music and good traditional as their larger than life mob- nature of success to not want food. The walls are covered ster. He has been portrayed to think about the bad times. with pictures and posters of all loosely several times, maybe It was built in memory of kinds of visitors, everyone from most prominently by Jack the 150th anniversary of the Bono and the Edge to Sharon Nicholson, in the film, “The Famine and unveiled in 1998. Shannon and the Saw Doctors. Departed”, filmed in part, of In a city where the Irish have One of the other character- course, in Boston. A more direct thrived, it seems that some- istics of Boston is that it is still telling of the life and times of thing needs to be there to recog- a very good place to be Irish, Whitey just completed filming nize where and why they came. even the cab driver mentioned in Boston and is scheduled for The city certainly has plenty it while we were on the way release this year; “Black Mass” of immigrants, but the initial to our hotel. While Boston did starring Johnny Depp, based wave of Irish came to Boston have some of the “No Irish on a book of the same name. as they did Cleveland; not Need Apply” signs in the . The Irish cultural markers so much for opportunity but early 20th century, they had far are everywhere in the city, from running for their very lives. fewer than many other cities statues of influential leaders, The famine years brought the that hosted immigrant Irish. to buildings named for them, biggest numbers to both cities. Boston was and still is more to the pubs that seem to be The Boston Irish have very welcoming than some of its almost everywhere. Even the strong representation from European counterparts to the size of the city and the look Galway, like the Cleveland Irish. Irish heritage is respected of some of the buildings are Irish do from Mayo. There and celebrated and means comparable to Dublin. Bos- are plenty of names from the more to the city than an annual ton is about the closest that a Town of the Tribes to be found parade. Boston has an Irish person could come to visiting in Boston, like Lynch, Joyce, consulate and other supports Ireland without leaving the US Kirwin and Martin. They are for recent immigrants that have found on businesses in the disappeared in many other US Sources: www.irishcen- present, in the historic grave- cities. The current mayor is a tral.com/news/, “Boston yards and the ubiquitous pubs. 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My mother bore me in bondage, in Tyrants…hypocrites…liars!” site was the location of the final bondage my mother was born, council of war of the Leaders of I am of the blood of serfs. Yes, McCann’s, Doyle’s and the 1916 Rising, and is where The children with whom I have Pearse’s words continue to in- the decision to surrender was played, the men and women with spire. They serve as templates made. It is planned to develop whom I have eaten for today’s Irishmen and women the monument as a commemora- Have had masters over them, have to judge their resolve against all tive centre.” Driving north from Cincin- recorded interview, you could been under the lash of masters, that have gone before. Pleased beyond what any nati, I was on my way to Co- hear his once melodic but now and though gentle, have served Now happily, I’m able to end words can express, I remain lumbus and the 2015 St Patrick’s raspy voice struggle to retell the churls.” this piece with a bit of good news. yours, Cathal Liam Day-Shamrock Club’s Family story, as he once again spoke of ...... Here on 1 April, RTÉ announced Gathering. Staged in the city’s that fateful wedding. “And now I speak, being full of that the Irish Government finally posh downtown convention As I listened to Jim’s music, I vision; would buy the Moore Street centre, it’s a big affair. With two couldn’t help but think of anoth- I speak to my people, and I speak [Dublin] 1916 Rising site. In its thousand-plus people, each er Dublin friend, Danny Doyle, in my people’s name to press release, they stated, “The dressed in their best green get- who now has forsaken his cel- The masters of my people. Government has said it is to ups, the festive throng gathers ebrated musical career because I say to my people that they are acquire the national monument around tables of sundry food of throat surgery gone awry. It is holy, site at 14-17 Moore Street. The ianohio.com and drink, all tapping their toes Danny, who so eloquently places That they are august despite their to the strains of live Irish music. the role of the Irish ballad in its chains. Aided by the creative talents proper context. “I long ago came That they are greater than those of former Shamrock president to understand that the ballads that hold them Patrick Fallon, who ingeniously and the history are the same. And stronger and purer, designed the green, white and The ubiquitous balladry sings That they have but need of cour- orange lighting scheme, the the stories of those who lived age, and to call on the name of their club’s membership will happily the events, leaving a legacy of God, keep the party going all through poem and song that binds us to God the unforgetting, the dear the afternoon. our past and country.... Balladry God who loves the people It will be good to see the Fallon is perhaps better suited than For whom he died naked, suffer- clan again after the recent six- narrative history to explain the ing shame. month winter hiatus. I’ll renew driving forces behind events in And I say to my people’s masters: friendships, sign some books, Irish history, forces sufficiently Beware pass out copies of OhioIAN and compelling to send men out with Beware of the thing that is coming, ring up a few sales for Fallon’s hay-forks in 1798 and poets out beware of the risen people Irish Imports. In between, we’ll with rhetoric in 1916.” Who shall take what ye would enjoy the odd beer and talk of As the stained glass windows not give. another coming summer festival and the mosaic artwork found Did ye think to conquer the people, season. It’s a great life if you can in centuries-old cathedrals once or that law is stronger than life, make a go of it, but I find that taught an illiterate congregation And than men’s desire to be free? more and more difficult to do bible stories, the balladeer’s song We will try it out with you, ye these days. retells the old stories of Ireland’s that have harried and held, Interspersed with eager antici- noble though tortured past. Ye that have bullied and bribed. pation and fleeting melancholy Through scores of generations, thoughts, the two-hour morn- each imbued with the desire ing journey found me playing to overcome the Stranger’s op- some of my favourite CDs...two pression, Ireland continues to in particular. The first, was a hold the seeds of a proud people, tribute to Jim McCann, who’d waiting for the day they’ll sprout died only days before. For years, anew. Patiently, she nourishes Jim enjoyed a fine solo career of them, repeatedly inspired by the writing and singing, all occasion- songs of the balladeer. ally punctuated with musical This is what Danny means performances shared with The when he speaks of the power Dubliners. Probably, his greatest of balladry. In one of his songs, claim to fame was his recording “The Minstrel Boy” words writ- of Sean and Frank O’Meara’s ten long-ago by Thomas Moore, song, “Grace”, the story of Grace The Doyler carefully weaves Gifford and Joseph Plunkett’s the words of Pádraig Pearse’s marriage in Kilmainham Gaol poem, “The Rebel” into the bal- on the eve of Joe’s execution in lad’s lyrics: May 1916. Jim, a Dublin man, had strug- “I am come of the seed of the people, gled with throat cancer since the people that sorrow; 2002, but alas, had finally suc- Who have no treasure but hope, cumbed to the ravages of that No riches laid up but a memory damnable disease. In a recently of an ancient glory. 20 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

Irish Sports Prepare to Take the Fields of Glory, in the USA I grew up playing Gaelic Football, as ball League season with my father did before me. Ohio and our Opening Day on Sun- the surrounding areas have a thriv- day, May 3rd at Huntley ing Irish sports community. We will Bowl Park in Worthing- show highlights each month as we ton, Ohio. The season will support the Midwest Division of the continue every Sunday GAA, of which Akron, Cincinnati, through late June with Columbus and Cleveland are mem- an open date for Memo- bers. The Midwest Division is made rial Day Weekend. Our up of the following eleven clubs: Men’s competitive team Akron Celtic Guards will also be participat- Albany Rebels ing in the Cleveland 7’s Buffalo Fenians Tournament in late May. Cincinnati GAA* National News: Cleveland:* Cleveland St. Jarlaths Survey of Cleveland St. Pats* American Cleveland St. Pats Ladies GAA Columbus Naghton Street* Detroit: Attitudes Detroit Wolfe Tones A new survey on Detroit St. Annes Hurling in America, the first of its kind, Kalamazoo GAA and paper was published on April Pittsburgh:* 8th. Conducted as part of a student Pittsburgh Celtics project, the survey claims to measure Pittsburgh Banshees the attitudes on professionalism of those involved with the GAA in the Pittsburgh Pucas the fundamental elements of the GAA, America, where nearly everything is country. Hurling among Americans Rochester Erin’s Isle the clubs, been adequately heard? commercialized, feel about the profes- has been on the rise in recent years Syracuse Gaels The debate over professionalism sionalization of hurling? The results as evidenced by large clubs like Mil- * Featured in last month’s issue has largely centered on payments to of the survey, and the paper, represent waukee and Indianapolis. But has the Club News: players in Ireland. Overseas players a portion of the GAA in America. administration and development of The Columbus Naghten Street Irish nowhere near number those playing Survey Link: https://ameri- the game kept up with the wishes of Football Club has a big May ahead! We on the island. With the swell in ranks canhurlingstudy.wordpress. those who play it? Have the wishes of kickoff our 2015 Columbus Irish Foot- among ‘indigenous’ populations, will com/survey-results/ there be a difference of opinion on Resulting Paper link: https:// the subject in their respective coun- americanhurlingstudy.word- tries, or, will there be adherence to the press.com/research-paper/ amateur principle? How do those in Contact Information: Chris Horan [email protected] Hurling: throughout the year, including the annual Akron Celtic Guards Dublin Ohio Irish Festival. The Akron Celtic Guards Hurling Club The Akron Celtic Guards Hurling Club are Ohio’s premier GAA-sanctioned hurl- was started in 2002, and mentored early ing club, devoted to the enrichment and on by the infamous Al O’Leary, who was growth of Irish sports and heritage in the a founding member of the Cleveland Kick- Akron area. The club competes in hurl- hams Hurling Club. Originally coached by ing tournaments locally, Seamus White, then Noel Morton, regionally and nationally, and now lead by Mark Agner; competing at the Junior-C they have bloomed with the help level. In recent years, the of the City of Akron, a strong Celtic Guards have trav- Board of Directors, dedicated elled to represent the city of players, their loyal fans, and sup- Akron in Orlando, Chicago, port of our sponsors and vendors. Indianapolis, Boston, Phila- The Akron Celtic Guards’ crest delphia, and Pittsburgh. is laden with symbols that represent Ire- They have represented the Midwest land, the Irish, Hurling, the City of Akron, division at the last three NACB National and the state of Ohio, to build upon the Championships. They have also sustained roots of the club. It is with these roots a city-series league, fostering growth at a that the Akron Celtic Guards continue local and social level, allowing all ages to to grow in the community, and build develop their skills. As ambassadors of the upon its foundation for years to come. community, they teach at multiple clinics Contact: [email protected] MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 21

Fortunate Son is an historical novel tally killed a poacher. Richard seized revolving on the actual events encom- on the opportunity and tried to hire a passing the case of Annesley v Anglesea leading criminal lawyer to prosecute (1743), which was one James for murder and of the longest trials offering 10,000 pounds in Irish history. James to get James hanged. Annesley (1715-1760), The lawyer refused to River Terrace Building a peerage claimant, accept the case. In the 19111 Detroit Rd, Ste 200 was born at Dunmore, subsequent suit for title Rocky River, OH 44115 County Wexford, the to the contested property, 440-333-8960 son of Arthur An- James called the lawyer nesley, 4th Baron to testify about Rich- [email protected] Altham, the identity ard’s communication of his mother being of with him to show that controversy. This was Richard was conscious to furnish the focus of James’ claims of in the lawsuit in the title. In its holding, the Irish court of Exche- court said that Rich- quer (a senior court ard’s communication to of common pleas, one the attorney in carry- of the four courts ing out a prosecution which gave their was an “unnecessary” name to the building communication and known as the Four Courts in Dublin). thus allowed the lawyer to testify. Richard Annesley, Arthur’s brother, The denouement of the story will proclaimed himself the rightful heir further pique the reader’s curios- to the peerage, due to the issue as to ity. The author of the book is a lawyer whom was James’ mother, either Mary and “self-taught” historian. I found Sheffield, the second wife of Arthur, or the book of page-turning quality Joan Lundy, a maidservant. Richard and rate it a TOP SHELF read. arranged for the kidnapping of James **Terrence J. Kenneally is an attorney and his transportation to the American and owner of Terrence J. Kenneally & colonies as an indentured servant. Associates Co. in Rocky River, Ohio. The story moves along at a brisk pace He defends insurance companies combining a blend of historical fact and and their clients in insurance de- details of adventure and peril with a bit fenses cases throughout the state of of courtroom drama. One of the more Ohio. After receiving his Master’s interesting legal aspects of the case and Degree in Irish Studies from John the story, is that the trial remains the ba- Carroll University he began teaching sis of modern “attorney-client privilege.” Irish Literature and History at Holy After returning to England, and while Name High School in 2014. He may perfecting his claims, James acciden- be reached at [email protected]. 22 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com MAY 2015

is believed that his teacher was ing to the biographers, he stayed in 1733 and just five years later, Ruairi Dall (Blind Rory) who up all night with the prescribing feeling ill, Carolan returned to was living with the MacDer- doctor and wrote the tune in his the home of Mrs. Mary MacDer- mot’s at the time. At the age of honor. mott Roe. twenty-one Turlough was given O’Carolan composed music When Turlough O’Carolan a harp, a horse and a guide. He and verse for some of the most died at the MacDermot Roe then set out to travel Ireland famous families in the country. house 1738, his former music and compose songs for patrons. He was a product of Gaelic pupil Charles O’Connor re- Turlough composer and is often referred to The patrons gave him food and Ireland: he spoke and wrote in corded his passing in sadness: as either O’Carolan or Carolan. lodging and in return Turlough Irish and did not speak English “Saturday, the 25th day of March, O’Carolan O’Carolan was born in 1670 in would compose a piece of mu- very well, but, he appealed as 1738. Turlough O’Carolan, the Nobber, County Meath, where sic, often naming the song in much to the native Gael as to the wise master and chief musician Persons who play the Irish his father was a blacksmith and their honor. Music named for a Ascendency families. The names of the whole of Ireland, died harp are known as harpers, metal worker. The family later patron is known as a of those for whom today and was buried in the those who play concert harps moved to Ballyfarnon, County planxty, a word that he composed mu- O’Duignan’s church of Kilronan, are known as harpists. By far Roscommon in 1684. In Roscom- O’Carolan report- sic included Coote, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. the most famous Irish harper mon, his father took a job with edly invented. Cooper, Crofton, May his soul find mercy, for he was Turlough O’Carolan. In the MacDermot Roe family. Mrs. O’Carolan’s first Brabazon, Pratt, was a moral and religious man.” his lifetime he composed over Mary MacDermot Roe, the wife patron was George O’Hara, Irwin, O’Carolan’s final composition 200 pieces of music for the harp. of his father’s employer, gave Reynolds of County Betagh, Stafford was to the butler, Flinn, who Even more amazing, he was young Turlough an education, Leitrim, who sug- and Blayney, all of brought him his last drink. And, totally blind. He is considered and the youngster showed talent gested that Turlough them Protestant in a final fitting salute, his wake by many to be Ireland’s national in poetry. At the age of eighteen try his hand at com- land owners. But, lasted four days. he was stricken position. With the he also composed If you would like to read with smallpox, encouragement of for well-known more about O’Carolan and his TheThe ShamrockShamrock CottageCottage a common dis- Reynolds, Turlough Catholic families, compositions, the definitive An Irish, Scottish & Welsh Gift Shop ease in Ireland. composed Si Bheag, such as the Plun- biography is titled Carolan: Although he Si Mhor, which ketts. It has been The Life and Times of an Irish GUINNESS MERCHANDISE recovered from means “Big Hill, Lit- written that often Harper, by Donal O’Sullivan, NOTRE DAME MERCHANDISE the disease, it tle Hill.” and refers to a site in weddings and funerals would be originally published in 1958 and ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS left him perma- County Meath where, according postponed until O’Carolan could reprinted in1983 and 1991 (set MERCHANDISE nently blind. to folklore, two battling giants arrive to perform. of 2 volumes). Another biog- In those were turned into two hills by a The Cruise family, too, figures rapher, Grainne Yeats, sums up 9097 Mentor Avenue days there wizard. prominently in his works. He is O’Carolan in an excellent trib- Mentor, Ohio 44060 were few op- Turlough was not your typical said to have fallen in love with ute: “O’Carolan bridges the gap portunities for classical musician. Sources say Brigid Cruise, in whose honor between continental art music PH: 440-255-2207 FAX: 440-255-2273 someone blind. that he was cheerful and gregari- he composed no less than four on the one hand, and the Gaelic Mrs. Mac- ous, enjoyed practical jokes, as songs of praise. Legend has harp and folk music on the other. [email protected] Dermot Roe with many harpers of the time, it that many years later, on a At his best he wrote music that apprenticed he also drank a great deal, and pilgrimage to Lough Derg, he is distinctively Irish, yet has an John M. Luskin, Owner O’Carolan to a he had a temper. recognized her by the touch of international flavor, as well. It is good harper. It A story about O’Carolan con- her hand. this achievement that suggests cerns an encounter he had with O’Carolan’s fame came from that Turlough O’Carolan does in- another harper, David Murphy. his gift for musical composition deed deserve the title of Ireland’s Murphy was a disagreeable fel- and poetry. His usual method National Composer.” low musician who was so mean was to compose the tune first *J. Michael Finn is the Ohio he once threw his own mother and then write the words. This State Historian for the Ancient down a flight of stairs. Murphy was the opposite of traditional Order of Hibernians and Divi- once told O’Carolan that his Irish practice. Today most of sion Historian for the Patrick A full service law firm providing music was like “bones without his music is played as strictly in- Pearse Division in Columbus, quality representation throughout Northeast Ohio beef.” O’Carolan encountered strumental music, but O’Carolan Ohio. He is also Chairman of Murphy in a pub and a fight be- wrote words to roughly a third the Catholic Record Society for gan between the two. O’Carolan of his songs. All of these were the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. eventually dragged Murphy written in Irish; only one was He writes on Irish and Irish- Patrick T. Murphy, Esq. kicking and screaming from the in English. Some of O’Carolan’s American history; Ohio history pub. While Murphy was scream- own compositions show influ- and Ohio Catholic history. You ing, O’Carolan remarked, “Put ence from the style of continental may contact him at FCoolavin@ beef to that air, you puppy.” classical music, whereas others aol.com. www.dworkenlaw.com Among his compositions, Fare- such as Carolan’s Farewell to well to Whiskey is about the Music reflect a much older style Support OhIAN 60 South Park Place 950 Illuminating Bldg. aftermath of a doctor forbid- of “Gaelic Harping.” Send Your stories, Painesville, OH 44077 55 Public Square ding him to drink anymore, and O’Carolan did finally set- photos and tell (440) 352-3391 Cleveland, OH 44113 O’Carolan’s Receipt is about tle down and marry, to Mary getting a prescription from the Maguire. They lived on a farm your friends! (440) 946-7656 (216) 861-4211 [email protected] (440) 352-3469 (fax) (216) 861-1403 (fax) another doctor to go back to near Mohill, County Leitrim and drinking whiskey again. Accord- had seven children. Mary died MAY 2015 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 23

mediately begin sharing Grace’s Remembering John C. Dare at his Bar - 1st from left Amazing Grace story with friends and writing Whiskey Island By J. L. Scarry words of encouragement on her by E.M. Rooney page, but I wanted to do more My friend Grace Kenneally, for her. Grandma told us the story, my from Galway City, Ireland is Bolstered by Grace’s hard parents would repeat it, coveting battling Neuroblastoma, a rare working friends and family and the legend as the family’s sacred childhood cancer. In Ireland, ten my families own favorite saying honor, bragging rights on the children are diagnosed with it of “The Irish Stick Together”, West Side of Cleveland. “Your every year. Ireland has no central my friend Dana Donnelly and Great Grandpa had the best Irish fund for Neuroblastoma and I decided to do a raffle sale for bar on all of Whiskey Island”. I without coming to America or Grace. In the end, we raised $900 often shared my family’s heritage abroad for treatment, Grace only for Grace’s treatment, raised to friends and strangers, but still has a 4% chance of survival. Her awareness for Neuroblastoma, wondered if my ancestry’s tale motto is “Never Give Up” and and shared the “Stick Together” of rugged American hospitality her inspiring spirit has caught mentality of the Irish with every- was true. “JC Dare was his real name, but wondered. the attention of Irish Americans one we met. All true sleuths need more than nobody called him that. He was In the end, Ellis wrote, “I won- in Ohio. All of Ireland are raising Grace just finished her third the family’s oral history and I a good-lookin’ fellow and not der if Mr. Cohalan had made it all money to help save her life. round of chemotherapy and is eventually found collaborat- exactly fat, just paunchy. Jack up.” To Mr. Ellis and Mr. Cohalan, Grace has been seriously ill on the mend, but her family still ing evidence. In The Cuyahoga, ran the only place on the island I would say truth is a stubborn for half her young life, but you needs your help to bring her to William D. Ellis pens a chapter where you could pick up your thing. I wish I could share with wouldn’t know it to look at her America, to help save her life. on the infamous island, its es- change and have a fair chance them what else I found - more mischievous smile and bright, You can donate and find fund- tablishments and its stories. He of getting out with it. Nobody collaborating evidence in the blue eyes. When I followed an raising ideas for Grace at http:// interviewed one Mr. Cohalan fooled with Fat Jack.” family photo album of Olive Dare Irish friend to her Facebook page www.savinggrace.ie/home.html. (after earning some street-cred John C. Dare Cafe was his Rooney, my Grandma. Olive was and saw Grace’s courageous zest Become friends with Grace on on Whiskey Island history) and saloon. I found another tantaliz- the only child of John C. Dare for life, I knew I had to help. I im- Facebook at https://www.face- heard him tell of a time when the ing clue on the last page of the and Ellen Sheehey. All the fam- book.com/savingourgrace Island smelled of iron ore, urine, chapter. Ellis wrote, after meeting ily treasures were bequeathed beer and liver-and-onions frying. with Mr. Cohalan he walked back to her and left in the old family The wind off Lake Erie relieved to Whiskey Island. He found “a home where I live. In the back of the heat of summer and froze the little cement building that still the dining room closet, I found stands in the curve of the road pictures of the John C. Dare Cafe. where it angles in front of the new Great Grandpa’s bar was real and bridge. It stood like an old, lonely the legend true - if pictures can guardian of the river’s history. speak a thousand words. And very faintly, in faded whitewash on the dirty wall, ... Photos printed with permis- the peeling letters: J.C. Dare sion from the Rooney Family, All Cafe.” Ellis who wrote his book Rights Reserved in the 60s, saw a different Whis- key Island than we see today. We see the efforts to revitalize a historic landmark, Wendy Park, the Marina, Sunset Bar & Grill, sightseeing on Lake Eire and the Lighthouse. He saw the past and John Dare (rt) & unknown my Great Grandpa’s bar. friend Whiskey Island bustles in the summer season. I walked the bone in the winter. Business was perimeter of Wendy Park with the raw elements of America’s a copy of a 1800s map in hand, backbone: iron, coal, limestone attempting to retrace the steps of and the labor to move them. Most Grandpa Dare’s Whiskey Island. of the human backbone was Irish. I was never sure I saw where Wil- The street code of conduct low Street became Willow Street was beyond the written word. Bridge. If you crossed the bridge Traversing through the pages of there was Fat Jack’s. testimony, it is clear Mr. Cohalan I watched the steel bridge still chose his words with care. lower for the trains, and then rise One passage caught my atten- for the tankers navigating the tion. A description of “the most mouth of the Cuyahoga. I waved distinguished saloon on the at the crew and they waved island” - Fat Jack’s. Wisely, Ellis back. I stared at the blocks of old quoted Mr. Cohalan’s without whitewashed cement scattered the interference of paraphrasing: on the East end of the Island and 13920 Triskett Road 13801 Triskett Road Cleveland OH 44111 Cleveland OH 44111 Phone (216) 251-3130 Phone (216) 251-4242

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